Job Description: This role will allow the successful candidate to fully utilise their core Marketing Competencies, category consumer insight, strategy, budget & planning, promotions management, business & financial management, new product development, Digital media, advertising development, stakeholder management & an understanding of the trade to develop and execute innovative brand and business strategies which create value, and deliver sustainable profitable growth Job Responsibilities: Based on brand strategy, competitive and internal financial analysis review pricing strategy and make recommendations for sustainable business growth. Develop high impact consumer communications, by integrating all media options to achieve brand and business goals which maximize our Return on Investment. Understand category dynamics and identify ways to improve brand performance in the short, medium and long term. Use business processes and resources to translate insights into innovative solutions by creating and environment in which associates are supported in developing more innovative solutions. Work closely with finance on P&L management and manage the business through regular in-depth review of the P&L. Work cross functionally to develop the specific parts of the budgeted plan, including new product timelines, brand communication, trade activities, volumes, pricing, promotion and media support. Develop brand plans with a specific focus on the next year, aligning with the Business Unit on activity grids for planned new products and key promotional initiatives. Job Requirements: Must have strong analytical skills i.e., use research and factual information when solving problems, and come up with well thought through solutions Minimum of 5 years brand management experience (preferably in a FMCG or pharmaceutical environment) with an extensive exposure to the core Marketing competencies: consumer insight, strategy, budget & planning, promotions management, business & financial management, new product development, digital media, advertising development & an understanding of the trade Collaborative – Driven to get the best result and win, challenges themselves and others Ingenious - An innovative yet objective thinker Astute - Ability to deliver projects in full, on time and to the highest quality Bachelor’s Commercial degree Architect- A leader who sets direction, provides clarity, sets standards, measures, motivates and inspires others. Numerate - with good attention to detail Explorer - Demonstrates a ‘can do’ / entrepreneurial & commercial acumen Job Details: Company: Nestlé Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, SA Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here vacancyoptions.com